Step-by-step instructions are provided below or watch this VIDEO TUTORIAL: "How to Edit a Basic Listing".

Update your listing anytime by logging in with your credentials at https://mylocalarchiver.com/wp-login.php. 

LOCATE YOUR CREDENTIALS
1. The business owner for your location received an email titled "Welcome to My Local Archiver" in June of 2020 (unless you joined IPI after June 2020). Your company log in credentials are included with that email.

Log in here: https://mylocalarchiver.com/wp-login.php

Once logged into your Word Press profile, you may wish to replace the owner's email with a manager or customer service team member's address to allow them to manage the credentials and log in going forward.

2. From your Word Press profile screen, click the "My Local Archiver" link in the upper left corner. This will take you to the live site and allow you to edit your listing.

3. Go to the "Locations" button in the upper right corner of the site's home page. From there, search for your country, region or state to locate your listing.

4. Once you locate your listing, click the blue "edit" button. This will expand your listing information and allow you to edit it.

5. IMPORTANT - Click the "Archiving" radio button near the top of the screen. Edits will not be saved unless this button is checked. Work you way down the page to review the information for accuracy and edit if necessary.

6. IMPORTANT - We recommend that you change the web address so that the consumer is taken directly into the Archiving/Scanning Services section of your website. This will help them reach key information about your services more quickly. For example: www.deansphoto.com/scanning

7. IMPORTANT - By default, the business owner's email address is listed in the Email field. We recommend changing that to a manager, customer service representative or lab technition who can manage incoming requests from clients quickly.

8. Add a photo of your business to your listing. Size the image 250x250 pixels and upload it using the instructions on screen.

9. SAVE the edits and your listing will be updated immediately.

If you need assistance OR email mylocalarchiver@ipiphoto.com.

IPI has a network of trusted Supplying Partners and members who can fulfill unique archiving requests that you may not be able to manage in-house. Never turn a client away because you may not offer a service on site. Instead, reach out to fellow members and Supplying Partners on the IPI online Forum or via email to discuss ways to complete the project.

Because the My Local Archiver concept is centered around keeping projects local, be mindful in how you address the need to outsource some of their work. Here is an example of how to respond in this case:
“We unfortunately do not provide that service here in-house. However, we have an excellent provider in (location) that handles that for us.” Explain why using that provider through you is better than shipping to an online competitor. What will you do to ensure that the order is safe?

There are several ways you can enhance your offerings and become a higher-level expert. Here are a few suggestions:

• Review and enhance your entire archiving service channel. Review pricing, service details, website, packaging, deliverables, and internal processes to become highly effective and efficient. 
• Partner with, or become, a Professional Photo Organizer so that you can offer ongoing analog and digital photo management solutions to your clients. If you don't have the time to do this, empower a trusted team member to do so.
• Train your team to become consultants and not order takers. Sit down with the client, get to know their needs and offer the right solutions. Learn to upsell multiple copies of files, suugest a custom photobook and help them create keepsakes.
• Create a highly-visible archiving display in your location. The IPI MSP program has a FREE downloadable archiving display available to MSP participants.

THIS OPTION IS NOT YET AVAILABLE.

A Premium listing includes several upgrades that are designed to attract more views and set your business apart from fellow partners in your area. Here are some of the ways you can maximize your Premium listing features:

5 photos - Show images of your store, customer projects, your team members or your facility to showcase your abilities. The right imagery will have you looking like a true professional in this space.

Google Map to your location - Clients who find you on their mobile device can quickly navigate to your location to drop off their project or meet with you.

300-Word Description -  Highlight your archiving capabilities with a description or bullet points that assure a potential client that you are the right business with which to work. Include information like # of years in business, quality control details, custom solutions, specialized service and other details that will help them choose you. 

Discount/Promotion - Use a portion of your 300-word description to list a promotion or discount, if you wish. If a prospective client is looking at various providers in the same geographic area - yours will stand out if you have an offer available. For example: "First time clients who mention this listing will receive 20% off their order."

Enhanced SEO - Search engines will pick up keywords and phrases from your listing. Include commonly searched terms and your city/state for additional impact. Examples include: "Photo scanning services in Knoxville, Tennessee." or "Digitizing home movies and photos in the St. Louis, Missouri area since 1986."

Social Media Links - Your Premium listing includes links to your Facebook and Instagram accounts that will help increase followers.